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The perimeter of a hendecagon (11-sided polygon) is the total length around its outer boundary. It represents the sum of the lengths of all eleven sides of the polygon.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Details: This formula calculates the perimeter of a regular hendecagon using the diagonal measurement that spans four sides. The trigonometric functions account for the angular relationships within the regular polygon structure.
Tips: Enter the diagonal measurement across four sides in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is a hendecagon?
A: A hendecagon is a polygon with eleven sides and eleven angles. When all sides and angles are equal, it's called a regular hendecagon.
Q2: Why use trigonometric functions in the formula?
A: Trigonometric functions help relate the diagonal measurement to the side length through the internal angles of the regular polygon (π/11 radians or approximately 16.36°).
Q3: What are typical applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is useful in geometry, architectural design, engineering projects involving polygonal structures, and mathematical problem-solving.
Q4: Can this formula be used for irregular hendecagons?
A: No, this formula applies only to regular hendecagons where all sides and angles are equal. For irregular hendecagons, the perimeter is simply the sum of all side lengths.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for regular hendecagons, though practical measurements may introduce some margin of error.